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s07e06 · 2025-04-24
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The Conners
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After a sudden turn of events, the Conners are forced to face the daily struggles of life in Lanford in a way they never have before. This iconic family – Dan, Jackie, Darlene, Becky and D.J. – grapples with parenthood, dating, an unexpected pregnancy, financial pressures, aging and in-laws in working-class America. Through it all, the fights, the coupon cutting, the hand-me-downs, the breakdowns – with love, humor and perseverance, the family prevails.
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20 this season · 112 totals02e01 Preemies, Weed, and Infidelity 2019-09-25 00:00
Preemies, Weed, and Infidelity
In the wake of Emilio's deportation, Jackie steps into the role of a paternal figure and creates a meticulous birth plan for Becky; but as the Conners know, nothing ever goes according to plan. Meanwhile, Darlene is tangled in a complex love triangle with David and Ben, and--like her mother--Harris is caught up in a problem of her own.
s02e02 A Kiss Is Just a Kiss 2019-10-02 00:00
A Kiss Is Just a Kiss
Darlene continues to struggle with deciding between David and Ben. Becky begins to doubt herself as a mom, and Mark gets in trouble at school when a picture of him and his boyfriend kissing goes viral. Meanwhile, Jackie continues to avoid her problems by keeping busy with everyone else's.
s02e03 The Preemie Monologues 2019-10-09 00:00
The Preemie Monologues
Harris is forced to confront Darlene about her lifestyle, while Jackie involves herself in other people's problems to avoid confronting her own. Meanwhile, Becky is overwhelmed by the costs of raising a baby, so her family steps in to help.
s02e04 Lanford... Lanford 2019-10-16 00:00
Lanford... Lanford
Desperate for more income, Becky seeks a bartending position at Casita Bonita, causing major concern for Dan due to her struggle with alcoholism. Meanwhile, Darlene finally nears a decision between David and Ben; and Harris' new friend, Odessa, means new trouble.
s02e05 Nightmare on Lunch Box Street 2019-10-30 00:00
Nightmare on Lunch Box Street
Jackie uncovers a shocking secret when trying to reopen the Lunch Box.
s02e06 Tempest in a Stew Pot 2019-11-13 01:00
Tempest in a Stew Pot
Jackie and Becky pitch their business plan to Darlene in hopes of getting the Lunch Box back, but Darlene's decision leads to hostility among the three. Meanwhile, Dan bans Odessa from the house, causing a rift with Harris; and Mark makes extensive Thanksgiving plans that may inevitably fall apart.
s02e07 Slappy Holidays 2019-11-20 01:00
Slappy Holidays
Chaos ensues when Dan finally gets the entire family together for Thanksgiving dinner; mixed feelings about the Lunch Box continue to build tension in the house; Harris makes an unexpected move.
s02e08 Lanford, Toilet of Sin 2019-11-27 01:00
Lanford, Toilet of Sin
Jackie is faced with a difficult decision that brings the family and community together. Meanwhile, Becky starts working a new late-night shift at Casita Bonita, and Darlene goes to extreme measures to mend her relationship with Harris.
s02e09 Smoking Penguins and Santa on Santa Action 2019-12-11 01:00
Smoking Penguins and Santa on Santa Action
Dan is disappointed when everyone but Becky forgets about his birthday. Meanwhile, Darlene and Ben face an issue at work, and Dan takes advantage of the family Christmas Santa photo to force Jackie to befriend Louise.
s02e10 Throwing a Christian to a Bear 2020-01-22 01:00
Throwing a Christian to a Bear
The Conners struggle to accept a Cheesehead in their midst when Becky brings her new boyfriend, a devout Christian and a Green Bay Packers fan, home to watch the Bears/Packers game. Meanwhile, Dan tries to impress upon Mark the importance of the family's die-hard loyalty to the Bears. Ben and Darlene try to get a loan for their new magazine.
s02e11 Mud Turtles, a Good Steak and One Man in a Tub 2020-01-29 01:00
Mud Turtles, a Good Steak and One Man in a Tub
Becky thinks that Jackie's new friend Dawn, a restaurant supplier, is only cozying up to her to sell them things they can't afford for the Lunch Box. Darlene is thrilled when Harris gets into Central Illinois State, but Harris might have found a better offer on her own. When Dan finds himself in an embarrassing situation nursing an injury, Louise tries to help him out.
s02e12 Live from Lanford 2020-02-12 01:00
Live from Lanford
The Conners share their differing takes on why they all think everyone should vote; Louise gets an opportunity that might send her away from Lanford, prompting the family to interfere in Dan's complicated relationship.
s02e13 Brothers, Babies and Breakdowns 2020-02-19 01:00
Brothers, Babies and Breakdowns
Dan avoids coping with a death in the family, only to be confronted by it head-on. Ben and Darlene address Ben's baby fever and have 'the talk.' The Lunch Box is officially open for business, and Dwight gets the jitters when he has to fill in for the chef who suffers an accident.
s02e14 Bad Dads and Grads 2020-02-26 01:00
Bad Dads and Grads
Dan starts to bond with his younger half-brother, but he can't get over the fact that their father paid for Ed Jr.'s college education, something he refused to do for Dan. Jackie hits it off with a fun married couple, so much so that they 'invite' her into their relationship. Harris and Mark do not react well to the news that Darlene is trying to have a baby with Ben.
s02e15 Beards, Thrupples and Robots 2020-03-18 00:00
Beards, Thrupples and Robots
Harris is the boss of Darlene after her mom, desperate for money, gets a job at Price Warehouse. Jackie decides to take her 'thrupple' relationship with Ron and Janelle to the next level. Everyone makes fun of Ben's appearance after he shaves his beard in an attempt to appear more clean-cut to potential advertisers for the magazine.
s02e16 Tats and Tias 2020-03-25 00:00
Tats and Tias
Harris is newly unemployed, depressed and has moved back into the house, while Becky struggles to find affordable childcare. Jackie suggests Becky reach out to Emilio's family for support and he gladly suggests she contact the two aunts who helped raise him. Dan runs into an old riding buddy, Tony, who recently opened up a leather and tattoo shop and is looking to hire some help. Dan and Darlene tag team to get Harris the job and the family contemplates celebratory tattoos.
s02e17 The Icewoman Cometh 2020-04-08 00:00
The Icewoman Cometh
Bev is back from Arizona and has come to the realization that she'd like to use her finances to spread happiness. She has decided to fund Mark's tuition to a prestigious coding camp, while Darlene tries to convince her to give the money to Harris instead. Dan realizes how much he misses Louise, and Becky persuades him to visit her on tour.
s02e18 Pilot Lights & Sister Fights 2020-04-15 00:00
Pilot Lights & Sister Fights
Dan is finally ready to share his feelings with Louise, but it could be too late. Darlene balances the stress of wooing potential advertisers and doctor's appointments as she realizes how badly she wants a baby. Ben gets caught up playing handyman and babysitter for Becky, which has him miss an important meeting and causes Darlene to pick a nasty fight with the both of them.
s02e19 CPAPs, Hickeys and Biscuits 2020-04-29 00:00
CPAPs, Hickeys and Biscuits
Dan and Louise take their relationship to the next level and come to appreciate the complexities of aging. Meanwhile, Darlene spends the night in jail and hands off parenting duties to Ben. Mark and a friend work on a class experiment that leaves them both with hickeys, and Becky contemplates marrying Emilio.
s02e20 Bridge Over Troubled Conners 2020-05-06 00:00
Bridge Over Troubled Conners
Darlene and Ben go apartment hunting as they take on the next step in building their life together. Jackie and Becky take Beverly Rose on a road trip to Mexico to meet her father for the first time while Dan reluctantly shares his financial troubles with Louise as he struggles with the pending foreclosure of the house.